Linda Marie Weber

Linda Marie Weber, a devoted educator, musician, and lifelong learner, passed away on June 1, 2025, at her home in Wilson, Kansas, at the age of 81.

She was born on September 16, 1943, to Frank George and Marie Josephine (Janda) Vopat in Ellsworth, Kansas.

Linda grew up on a family farm outside of Wilson, where she developed a strong work ethic and deep appreciation for rural life. She graduated from Wilson High School in 1961 and went on to earn her Master’s Degree in Computer Science from the University of Rolla, Missouri—a remarkable achievement and testament to her passion for education and technology.

Linda dedicated much of her life to teaching mathematics, inspiring students at Wilson High School, Fort Hays, and Barton County Community College with her knowledge and patience. Her legacy lives on in the countless young minds she helped shape.

A woman of many talents and quiet grace, Linda shared her musical gifts for many years as the organist and pianist at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church. Her music brought comfort, joy, and reverence to countless services and celebrations.

Beyond her professional and musical contributions, Linda enjoyed a life filled with simple pleasures and creative pursuits. She found joy in gardening, caring for horses, farming, and sewing clothing for children. She was also a strong advocate for healthy eating and wellness, often ahead of her time in her values.

Linda will be remembered for her gentle spirit, her dedication to education and faith, and the love she showed to her family and community.

Linda is survived by children, Cyria (Jason) Green of Fort Worth, Texas, Angela (Fred) Nawrocki of Aledo, Texas, Jennifer Bowers of Aquilla, Texas, Bettina (Kelly) Withers of Wilson, Kansas, Katherine (Patrick) Stewart of Bellevue, Texas, Frank Weber, Dubuque, Kansas; brother, Frank E. (Barbie) Vopat of Wichita, Kansas; sister, Jody (Martin) Thomas of Terre Haute, Indiana 15 grandchildren, Stephanie, Cody, Samuel, Ethan, Lucas, Natalie, Niklas, Jack, Ginger, Joe, Brett, Hazel, Brooke, Margaret, Emma; great-grandson, Henry.

She is preceded in death by her daughter, Danette Gaitros and brother, Jerry Vopat.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 10:30 AM St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Wilson. Burial will follow at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday, 6 PM until 8 PM with a Rosary being said at 7 PM at Plumer-Overlease Funeral in Wilson.

Memorials are suggested to St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church and may be sent to Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, PO Box 533, Wilson, Kansas 67490.